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Reef Fishing in the Algarve: What to Expect on the Boat
Anchored over a reef five kilometres off Portimão, dropping a line for sea bream and grouper. Here's what a half-day reef fishing trip on the Algarve actually looks like — straight from the skipper who runs it.
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Where to actually meet us at Portimão Naval Club, what the dock looks like, and how a half-day reef fishing trip unfolds from this stretch of the Algarve. Practical notes from the skipper.
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The Algarve in Spring: Why It's the Best-Kept Secret in Europe
Forget August. Spring on the Algarve coast delivers calm seas, wildflowers, perfect light, and almost no other tourists. Here's why April to early June is the smartest time to visit, and what to do when you're here.
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Benagil vs the Other Sea Caves of the Algarve: Which Should You Visit?
The Algarve coast is riddled with sea caves, but only a handful make the tourist maps. Here is how Benagil compares to Marinha, Carvalho, and the lesser-known gems — and which one fits your trip best.
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Benagil Cave Tour: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
From how to get inside, to the best season and time of day, here is the complete guide to visiting the Algar de Benagil sea cave — straight from the boat skippers who take visitors there every day.
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Best Time to Visit the Algarve for Boat Tours
Every month on the Algarve coast has a different personality. Here is a month-by-month breakdown of sea conditions, weather, crowds, and which boat tours actually run — so you can plan a trip that matches what you want out of it.
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Dolphin Watching in the Algarve: Species, Seasons, and Ethical Tours
The waters off the Algarve coast are home to three resident dolphin species and a handful of rarer visitors. Here's how to recognise them, when sightings peak, and how to pick a tour that doesn't harass the wildlife.
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Long before tourism arrived, the Algarve was a working coastline of small-boat fishermen, salt flats, and tuna traps. Here is the story of those traditions, what survives today, and how you can still experience a piece of it from a boat.
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Marine Life of the Algarve Coast: A Spotter's Guide
Beyond the dolphins, the Algarve coast hosts octopus, seabirds, sunfish, and occasional visitors from deeper water. Here's a practical field guide to what you might actually see from a boat, and where to look.
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